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[JamesV6CDX]

Will I ever use one of these car wash places where about 6 blokes have a production line going

Had the Mondeo done today. Airbag light on straight after. Nothing appears disconnected under seats, can only assume they’ve sprayed their shit into the airbag itself

Local garage read the code. Something like Stage 1 driver frontal deployment control

Reset it, straight back.

Any ideas 

[JamesV6CDX]

Conveniently they all forgot how to speak English when I asked about it.

Quick enough to ram Their big hoover under the seats into the wiring etc. Thought I would strike gold there and find a connector adrift  but, no luck

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Not good, James.

I don't even let Jaguar clean my car when it goes in for a service.

The last thing I need is a 17 year old neanderthal knuckledragger with a gritty sponge and a bucket.

I hope you get it sorted.

[YZ250]

It does sound like they've knocked something with the Hoover nozzle. Is it possible that a connector looks like it is intact but has been knocked enough to cause a bad connection. I may be wrong but I wouldn't have thought spraying polish could have caused it.

[TheBoy]

Ideally need to find somewhere to look up the actual text, but wondering if they have somehow damaged the sensors, rather than the actual actuators.

[Bigron]

Do they have a company head office or some English-speaking superior who you can complain to? Or would a posse of OOFERs help?

Ron.

[JamesV6CDX]

The problem is proving it wasn’t present before they touched it.

Although, it passed the MOT yesterday, and the tester would confirm the light wasn’t on then.

I could probably establish to a small claims court satisfaction that, on the balance of probabilities, they did it.

But it’s a bloody lot of aggro for something so stupid

I’ve looked up online how to read the codes for the SRS myself. I just need to do a small solder mod to my ELM327 which I will do tomorrow.

Hopefully then we can get the exact code and fault find. Whatever it is, is drivers side.

No airbags in the doors but some in the pillars.

Under the seats all is plugged in

[henryd]

Will I ever use one of these car wash places where about 6 blokes have a production line going

Had the Mondeo done today. Airbag light on straight after. Nothing appears disconnected under seats, can only assume they’ve sprayed their shit into the airbag itself

Local garage read the code. Something like Stage 1 driver frontal deployment control

Reset it, straight back.

Any ideas 

Strange as that sounds like  a code that thinks airbag deployment has taken place

[omegod]

I got a call off a mate yesterday, he'd taken his Renault Trafic in for a clean and the soft buggers jet washed the interior, in this van the battery is under a panel in the passenger footwell. Van wouldn't start and things got a tad heated when he discussed it with them. AA have towed it home and I'll look at it tomorrow

[Lincs Robert]

The side impact sensors for the Mondeo are under the carpet immediately in front of the front seats & bolted to an upright surface in the floorpan pressing. It’s possible that if any mats had been removed that over zealous prodding around in the vicinity could cause problems as described - although I’ve not seen/heard of it myself. Have you tried the Talk Ford forum? They seem to be a bit random about stuff but might have info?

Good luck.

[BazaJT]

Had a word with a Ford techy today and told him hat you'd posted[I'd written it down so as not to get it garbled]he said could do with DTC's[presumably codes? as I didn't enquire too deeply]but his first guess-and I must stress this was a guess-was pre-tensioner either plug or wiring.Don't know whether that's of help to you.

[TD]

I always take my Mondeo to the eastern Europeans for cleaning, never had a problem.......
Its dirty at the moment but seeing as I'm being lazy and not going back to work till the 2nd, it can stay dirty until then 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Do they have a company head office or some English-speaking superior who you can complain to? Or would a posse of OOFERs help?

Ron.

Ha ha how about the Area Slave Master? If you are lucky you might find the Regional Slave Master, but any higher than that your probably risking a bullet... 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

This^

The day I'm to lazy or unhealthy to wash my own car is the day I will investigate the things they call buses.

[STEMO]

I went to the Eastern European car wash this aft, it was so busy they were queuing down the road. My car is absolutely gleaming......for a fiver. I’m not lazy, I’m just not stupid enough to be out on a cold Saturday afternoon with a bucket and sponge, hoping to get it half as clean as they do.

[TD]

I went to the Eastern European car wash this aft, it was so busy they were queuing down the road. My car is absolutely gleaming......for a fiver. I’m not lazy, I’m just not stupid enough to be out on a cold Saturday afternoon with a bucket and sponge, hoping to get it half as clean as they do.

Did you get a free air freshener as well 

I always do at the place I use 

[STEMO]

I went to the Eastern European car wash this aft, it was so busy they were queuing down the road. My car is absolutely gleaming......for a fiver. I’m not lazy, I’m just not stupid enough to be out on a cold Saturday afternoon with a bucket and sponge, hoping to get it half as clean as they do.

Did you get a free air freshener as well 

I always do at the place I use 

Yes....a Christmas one 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I went to the Eastern European car wash this aft, it was so busy they were queuing down the road. My car is absolutely gleaming......for a fiver. I’m not lazy, I’m just not stupid enough to be out on a cold Saturday afternoon with a bucket and sponge, hoping to get it half as clean as they do.

Did you get a free air freshener as well 

I always do at the place I use 

Yes....a Christmas Tree one 

FYFY! 

[STEMO]

I went to the Eastern European car wash this aft, it was so busy they were queuing down the road. My car is absolutely gleaming......for a fiver. I’m not lazy, I’m just not stupid enough to be out on a cold Saturday afternoon with a bucket and sponge, hoping to get it half as clean as they do.

Did you get a free air freshener as well 

I always do at the place I use 

Yes....a Christmas Tree one 

FYFY! 

It was a Christmas tree one!  I’ll be sure to remove it before my MOT. 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

They spray strong chemicals all over your paintwork to dissolve the dirt and then blast it off when its done the job. Not good for the paintwork at all.
Anyway, its a long British tradition for a man to wash his car when he has a day off work instead off getting under swmbos feet. 
A fiver is almost two pints at my club. 

[STEMO]

They spray strong chemicals all over your paintwork to dissolve the dirt and then blast it off when its done the job. Not good for the paintwork at all.
Anyway, its a long British tradition for a man to wash his car when he has a day off work instead off getting under swmbos feet. 
A fiver is almost two pints at my club. 

Yep. Strong chemicals was what my car needed today.
I suppose after a good few years it might dull the paintwork, but most of my cars are somebody else’s problem by then.

[Doctor Gollum]

They spray strong chemicals all over your paintwork to dissolve the dirt and then blast it off when its done the job. Not good for the paintwork at all.
Anyway, its a long British tradition for a man to wash his car when he has a day off work instead off getting under swmbos feet. 
A fiver is almost two pints at my club. 

Yep. Strong chemicals was what my car needed today.
I suppose after a good few years it might dull the paintwork, but most of my cars are somebody else’s problem by then.

If I ever get offered a faded snot green Astra estate, I know who to blame 

[Nick W]

They spray strong chemicals all over your paintwork to dissolve the dirt and then blast it off when its done the job. Not good for the paintwork at all.

That's how cleaning chemicals work!
If the chemicals are washed off properly, then your paint would have to be in really poor condition already for them to cause any real problems.
I'd rather drink the beer while someone else does the scut work of washing the car.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

ianu is online. Ask him how to wash a car properly. 

[Varche]

They spray strong chemicals all over your paintwork to dissolve the dirt and then blast it off when its done the job. Not good for the paintwork at all.
Anyway, its a long British tradition for a man to wash his car when he has a day off work instead off getting under swmbos feet. 
A fiver is almost two pints at my club. 

You have got a club?  Is it like Lord Optis hellfire one?

[STEMO]

ianu is online. Ask him how to wash a car properly. 

Better things to do with my life 

[Nick W]

ianu is online. Ask him how to wash a car properly. 

Chuck a couple of buckets full of soapy water over it. Sponge the dirt off.
Do the same with some clean water.
Use some glass cleaner on the windscreen.
Having spent ten minutes doing some real work, it's time for a beer.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

They spray strong chemicals all over your paintwork to dissolve the dirt and then blast it off when its done the job. Not good for the paintwork at all.
Anyway, its a long British tradition for a man to wash his car when he has a day off work instead off getting under swmbos feet. 
A fiver is almost two pints at my club. 

You have got a club?  Is it like Lord Optis hellfire one?

Nope. The foundry I worked in closed down 29 years ago, but some of us have kept  workers club attached to it going ever since. 
It currently has approx. 50 members, but I'm one of three or four of those left who originally worked there.
I'm one of the youngsters ! 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

ianu is online. Ask him how to wash a car properly. 

Chuck a couple of buckets full of soapy water over it. Sponge the dirt off.
Do the same with some clean water.
Use some glass cleaner on the windscreen.
Having spent ten minutes doing some real work, it's time for a beer.

Or - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=83978.msg1095949#msg1095949

[TheBoy]

Its either the Kosovans or the one bucket method, depending on how warm and dry it is outside.  Obviously, as the neighbours will attest to, it hasn't seen either since the beginning of December


I am trying to find a decent valet bloke so that every 3 or 4 months it can have a proper bit of lovin', but no luck so far

[STEMO]

Its either the Kosovans or the one bucket method, depending on how warm and dry it is outside.  Obviously, as the neighbours will attest to, it hasn't seen either since the beginning of December


I am trying to find a decent valet bloke so that every 3 or 4 months it can have a proper bit of lovin', but no luck so far

Albs isn’t that far away and he loves doing it so much, he’ll do it for nowt. 

[2boxerdogs]

Got a good bunch in the local car wash always do a great job, but never let them touch the inside prefer to do that myself , because I do it better.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Its either the Kosovans or the one bucket method, depending on how warm and dry it is outside.  Obviously, as the neighbours will attest to, it hasn't seen either since the beginning of December


I am trying to find a decent valet bloke so that every 3 or 4 months it can have a proper bit of lovin', but no luck so far

Albs isn’t that far away and he loves doing it so much, he’ll do it for nowt. 

I have 3 cars here to take care of which is more than enough. 
Besides, after a few months of the one bucket method and the local Kosovan cowboys, it will take more than a proper wash to get rid of the scratches on the paintwork. 
I'm hoping to do the full detailing job on my paintwork come the summer - and then probably flog the car for a lot less than it owes me. 

[Mr Gav]

Anyone taking their car to the local eastern European car wash deserves all they get.


All the products they use will be cheap shite and their methods will leave a lot to be desired.

[STEMO]

Anyone taking their car to the local eastern European car wash deserves all they get.


All the products they use will be cheap shite and their methods will leave a lot to be desired.

Racist pig! I’m reporting you to Jeremy Corbyn. 

[TheBoy]

All the products they use will be cheap shite and their methods will leave a lot to be desired.

I think that's fair to say for any car washing business.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Not mine. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

What a bunch of bone idle bastards you lot  are.

I expect it from a work shy scouser like STMO but.......

It's good fun cleaning the car. I get to play with my pressure washer. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I often have a beer while I'm washing the car(s)

I refuse to pay £5 to a bunch of 'illegals' to wash my car with dirty water and a gritty sponge.

You lot must be made of money.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I often have a beer while I'm washing the car(s)

I refuse to pay £5 to a bunch of 'illegals' to wash my car with dirty water and a gritty sponge.

You lot must be made of money.

I'm so poor I have to hook my pressure washer up to the water butt, to save on the water bills. 

[Varche]

I often have a beer while I'm washing the car(s)

I refuse to pay £5 to a bunch of 'illegals' to wash my car with dirty water and a gritty sponge.

You lot must be made of money.

I'm so poor I have to hook my pressure washer up to the water butt, to save on the water bills. 

I bet you lick t’car clean wit tongue an kick yoursen int goolies to blow it dry an all.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I often have a beer while I'm washing the car(s)

I refuse to pay £5 to a bunch of 'illegals' to wash my car with dirty water and a gritty sponge.

You lot must be made of money.

I'm so poor I have to hook my pressure washer up to the water butt, to save on the water bills. 

I bet you lick t’car clean wit tongue an kick yoursen int goolies to blow it dry an all.

If I was that talented I wouldn't be licking cars! 

[TheBoy]

I often have a beer while I'm washing the car(s)

I refuse to pay £5 to a bunch of 'illegals' to wash my car with dirty water and a gritty sponge.

You lot must be made of money.

I have to be careful of my pressure washer, as it lifted the paint off TBE

[Mr Gav]

Anyone taking their car to the local eastern European car wash deserves all they get.


All the products they use will be cheap shite and their methods will leave a lot to be desired.

Racist pig! I’m reporting you to Jeremy Corbyn. 

Feel free 

I wouldn`t take if it was manned by English either 

All the products they use will be cheap shite and their methods will leave a lot to be desired.

I think that's fair to say for any car washing business.

Absolutely, they don`t give a shit how your paintwork looks afterwards as long as there is a profit 

I often have a beer while I'm washing the car(s)

I refuse to pay £5 to a bunch of 'illegals' to wash my car with dirty water and a gritty sponge.

Girl in the office has a 2 year old Kia Sportage and it`s full of swirl marks from these places 

[biggriffin]

I use the free stuff, at work.